| Acronym | Meaning |
| CITAC | Cooperation On International Traceability And Analytical Chemistry |
| AA | Activation Analysis |
| CBRNE | Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive |
| IMFP | Inelastic Mean Free Paths |
| MIRO | Mineral Industry Research Organization (UK) |
| MIP | Microwave Induced Plasma |
| SSED | Solar System Exploration Division (NASA) |
| JPCRD | Journal Of Physical And Chemical Reference Data |
| DIB | Dibutyl Chlorendate |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal Fluid |