| Acronym | Meaning |
| RFE | Relaxor Ferroelectrics |
| MIP | Magnetic Induced Polarization (for Subsurface Characterization) |
| IDP | Inosine 5'-diphosphate |
| BATNEEC | Best Available Technology Not Entailing Excessive Cost |
| A/CNK | [Al2O3/(CaO + Na2O + K2O)] (Shand's Index) |
| SCGF | Self-consistent Group Function |
| ZIA | Zone Immunoassay |
| DAVES | Desorption And Vapor Extraction System |
| ISV | Initial Settling Velocity |
| SCE | Saturated Calomel Electrode |