| Acronym | Meaning |
| CDD | Charge-density Distortion |
| FTD | Flame Thermionic Detector (gas Chromatography) |
| IPA | International Pharmaceutical Abstracts |
| CMP | Chemical Mechanical Polishing |
| SODAR | Sound Detection And Ranging (meteorological Instrument) |
| SULEV | Super Ultra-low Emission Vehicle |
| OWOW | Office Of Wetlands |
| SCOT | Shell Claus Off-gas Treating |
| WCRP | World Climate Research Programme |
| AASD | Anaerobic Activated Sludge Digestion |