| Acronym | Meaning |
| NRC | National Response Center |
| HRMSI | High-Resolution Multispectral Instrument (EOS) |
| HMPT | Hexamethylphosphoric Triamide |
| FOQELS | Fiber Optic Quasi Elastic Light Scattering |
| SCLS | Spectral Collocation (by) Least Squares |
| LMDPE | Linear Medium Density Polyethylene |
| FOND | Fiber-optic Neutron Detector |
| CAGE | Capillary Affinity Gel Electrophoresis |
| SCC | Standards Council Of Canada |
| CRL | Central Regional Laboratory |