| Acronym | Meaning |
| GINC | Global Information Network On Chemicals |
| FOLIBS | Fiber Optic Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy |
| XGRS | X-ray/gamma-ray Spectrometer |
| ACFB | Atmospheric Circulating Fluidized Bed |
| LTP | Leachate Treatment Plant |
| SVMP | Snake Venom Metalloproteinases |
| LOEL | Lowest-Observed-Effect Level |
| TIROS | Television And IR Observation Satellite |
| SRR | Standardized Relative Risk |
| NIS | Sodium Iodide Symporter |