| Acronym | Meaning |
| TMA | Thermomechanical Analysis |
| PLZT | Lead Lanthanum Zirconate Titanate |
| SPARC | Secreted Protein Acidic And Rich In Cysteine |
| NCS | Notification Of Compliance Status |
| GFIS | Gas Field Ion Source |
| IIRS | Ion Impact Radiation Spectroscopy |
| NARE | North Atlantic Regional Experiment |
| SGWD | Submarine Groundwater Discharge |
| API | American Petroleum Institute |
| TFA | Target Factor Analysis |