| Acronym | Meaning |
| ISPD | Ion-selective Photodiode |
| RGTO | Rheotaxial Growth And Thermal Oxidation |
| MPCVD | Microwave Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition |
| CEPS | Chemically Enhanced Primary Sedimentation |
| PSCE | Partially Spin Coupled Echo |
| GM | Geometric Mean |
| SR-CCD | Single Reference-CCD |
| GRAPE | Global Relationship Assessment To Protect The Environment |
| EBS | Engineered Barrier System (for Hazardous Waste Disposal) |
| OES | Occupational Exposure Standard |