| Acronym | Meaning |
| POA | Preoptic Area |
| EDW | Electron Density Wave |
| NMI | Nautical Miles |
| PAC | P1-derived Artificial Chromosome |
| ECSPM | Electrochemical Scanning Probe Microscopy |
| ARCS | Alternative Remedial Contracting Strategy (US EPA) |
| GLEAMS | Groundwater Loading Effects Of Agricultural Management Systems |
| FMAT | Fluorometric Microvolume Assay Technology |
| SAW | Surface Acoustic Wave |
| AST | Aboveground Storage Tank |