| Acronym | Meaning |
| TPD | Temperature Programmed Desorption (for Gas Chromatography) |
| COC | Contaminants Of Concern |
| ATA | Average T-matrix Approximation |
| DCCA | Drying Control Chemical Additive |
| AES | Auger Electron Spectroscopy |
| MSUD | Maple Syrup Urine Disease |
| MCM 41 | Mobil Catalytic Material 41 |
| CISTI | Canadian Institute For Scientific And Technical Information |
| WICEM | World Industry Conference On Environmental Management |
| IVA | Intravehicular Activity (related To Spacecraft) |