| Acronym | Meaning |
| GNOME | GNU Object Modeling Environment |
| OPM | Open Path Monitors (air Pollution Sensors) |
| IESWTR | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| MBR | Mobil Benzene Reduction [process] |
| SCPM | Scanning Chemical Potential Microscopy |
| TMO | Truncated Molecular Orbital |
| CNC | Computer Numerical Control |
| RTDM | Rough Terrain Dispersion Model (air Quality) |
| BHK | Baby Hamster Kidney |
| GDP | Gross Domestic Product |