| Acronym | Meaning |
| NABSA | Nucleic Acid Based Sequence Amplification |
| CPC | Chemical Protective Clothing |
| STO | Slater-type Orbital |
| UHMPE | Ultra High Modulus Polyethylene |
| ADA | N-(2-acetamido) Iminodiacetic Acid |
| ASDWA | Association Of State Drinking Water Administrators |
| CCPS | Center For Chemical Process Safety |
| IACUC | Institutional Animal Care And Use Committeepar |
| GLRS | Grating Light Reflection Spectroscopy |
| TTP | Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura |