| Acronym | Meaning |
| PID | Photoionization Detector (gas Chromatography) |
| PEG | Polyethylene Glycol |
| SCLR | Single Configuration Linear Response (theory) |
| GMP2 | Generalized Moeller-Plesset Second-order (perturbation Theory) |
| UCMP | Unrestricted Compact Model Potential |
| BAL | Broad Absorption Line |
| AOM | Angular Overlap Model |
| EDXRS | Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectrometry |
| BASTE | Bay Area Sewage Toxics Emissions |
| AAAS | American Association For The Advancement Of Science |