| Acronym | Meaning |
| KPLS | Kernel Partial Least Squares |
| GAC | Granular Activated Carbon |
| ABI | Automated Ball Indentation |
| BS | Breathing Sphere (approxn. In Mol.-scattering Calcns.) |
| MIMIC | Microwave And Millimeter Wave Monolithic Integrated Circuit |
| EMAS | Eco-Management & Audit Scheme |
| CDHR | Center For Devices And Radiological Health |
| LIF | Leukemia Inhibitory Factor |
| FRC | Frozen Core Approxn. |
| TO | Toxic Organic |