| Acronym | Meaning |
| MIP | Microwave Induced Plasma |
| GFRC | Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement |
| SENB | Single Edge Notched Beam |
| HEPA | High-efficiency Particulate Air Filter |
| DAF | Decay-accelerating Factor |
| HRELS | High-resolution Electron Energy-loss Spectroscopy |
| SQC | Sediment Quality Criteria |
| ADOM | Acid Deposition And Oxidant Model (air Pollution) |
| OAM | Optical Absorption Microscope |
| RTPCR | Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction |