| Acronym | Meaning |
| IMF | Initial Mass Function |
| RNAA | Radiochemical Neutron Activation Analysis |
| BET | Bond Equilibrium Theory |
| APF | Advanced Particle Filter |
| SVE | Selected Valence Electron Model |
| SLT | Standard Leaching Test |
| DCXRD | Double Crystal X-ray Diffraction |
| FERC | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission |
| AOS | Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (surfactant) |
| FEESP | Field-emitted Electron Spin-polarization |