| Acronym | Meaning |
| VFA | Volatile Fatty Acid |
| BIA | Biochemical Induction Assay |
| DPC | Differential Phase Contrast |
| PFG | Pulsed Field Gradient |
| HDAC | Histone Deacetylase |
| ASPRS | American Society Of Photogrammetry And Remote Sensing |
| PBS | Phosphate Buffered Saline |
| MVP | Major Vault Protein |
| EOTC | European Organization For Testing And Certification |
| WIG | W-inert Gas Welding |