| Acronym | Meaning |
| NDP | Net Driving Pressure (in Membrane Reverse Osmosis) |
| DCP | Direct Current Plasma |
| SPE | Solid Polymer Electrolyte |
| EAC | Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma |
| GCMS | Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry |
| MEECC | Microemulsion Electrokinetic Capillary Chromatography |
| PHE | Potentially Harmful Element |
| DOMES | Deep Ocean Mining Environmental Study |
| RSC | Risk Specific Concentration |
| AERMOD | AMS/EPA Regulatory Model |