| Acronym | Meaning |
| BMX | Brominated MX |
| GLRS | Grating Light Reflection Spectroscopy |
| ADDL | Amyloid Beta-derived Diffusible Ligands |
| KHN | Knoop Hardness |
| IHO | International Hydrographic Association |
| TIPS | Technical Information Packages |
| POEMS | Plasma Optical Emission Mass Spectrometer |
| NIHHS | Notification Of Installations Handling Hazardous Substances Regulations (UK) |
| FRS | Forward Recoil Spectrometry |
| BEIS | Biogenic Emissions Inventory System (US EPA) |