| Acronym | Meaning |
| NEMS | Nanoelectromechanical Systems |
| FDMR | Fluorescence Detected Magnetic Resonance |
| XIAES | X-ray Induced Auger Emission Spectroscopy |
| IRTF | NASA Infrared Telescope Facility |
| NRC | National Response Center |
| CHC | Chlorinated Hydrocarbon |
| PPCP | Pharmaceuticals And Personal Care Products |
| EMAP | Environmental Monitoring And Assessment Program (US EPA) |
| CEIS | Center For Environmental Information And Statistics (EPA) |
| ISIS | Industrial Site Information System |