| Acronym | Meaning |
| FI | Fouling Index |
| CCM | Channeling Contrast Microscopy |
| GDA | Glow Discharge Atomization (for Atomic Absorption Spectrometry) |
| IMXA | Ion Microprobe X-ray Analysis |
| NIEM | Noniterative Integral Equation Method |
| AA | Assistance Administration |
| ACD | Available Chemicals Directory |
| RACM | Regional Atm. Chem. Mechanism |
| DMPK | Myotonic Dystrophy Protein Kinase |
| OCPSF | Organic Chemical, Plastics, And Synthetic Fiber Industry |