| Acronym | Meaning |
| RPDWR | Revised Primary Drinking Water Regulations |
| NRC | National Research Council |
| LSM | Layered Synthetic Microstructure |
| CAWC | Cryogenic Aerosol Wafer Cleaning |
| FMAT | Fluorometric Microvolume Assay Technology |
| PM3 | Third-parametric Method |
| EESL | Environmental Ecological And Support Laboratory |
| COCI | Committee On Chemistry And Industry (IUPAC) |
| AAFEGE | Asymptotically Adjusted Free-electron-gas Exchange (potential) |
| SUSIM | Solar Ultraviolet Spectral Irradiance Monitor |