| Acronym | Meaning |
| FIT | Field Investigation Team (US EPA) |
| CBD | Chronic Beryllium Disease |
| CRS | Coordinate-representation Sudden (decoupling Method For Mol. Inelastic Collisions) |
| DBEP | Bis(2-butoxyethyl) Phthalate |
| SMT | Surface Mount Technology |
| TOFA | Tall Oil Fatty Acids |
| HTS | High Temperature Superconductor |
| PTD | Probable Toxic Dose |
| MCB | Micro-carrier Bed |
| AITP | Affinity Isotachophoresis |