| Acronym | Meaning |
| APD | Azimuthal Photoelectron Diffraction |
| DCCA | Drying Control Chemical Additive |
| AWG | American Wire Gauge |
| CCTWRS | Cape Cod Toxic Waste Research Site |
| GMAV | Genus Mean Acute Value |
| AAOE | Airborne Antarctic Ozone Experiment |
| DAM | Military Applications Branch (French; Direction Des Applications Militaires) |
| MS | Mass Spectrometer |
| IRM | Initial Remedial Measure |
| HRMS | High Resolution Microwave Survey |