| Acronym | Meaning |
| XPM | Cross-phase Modulation |
| FEP | Hexafluoropropylene-tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer |
| SEESR | Simultaneous Electrochemical-electron Spin Resonance |
| EXFAS | Extended Fine Auger Structure |
| EOF | Electroosmotic Flow |
| VFT | Voguel-Fulcher-Tamman [equation] |
| GRAS | Generally Recognized As Safe |
| SPAD | Single Photon Avalanche Diode |
| TCC | Thermal Contact Cracking |
| BTZ | Below The Treatment Zone |