| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAFT | Spark Analysis For Traces |
| ACM | Asbestos Containing Material(s) |
| RAMP | Receptor Activity Modifying Protein |
| MORE | Micro-optical Ring Electrode |
| GPEF | Generalized Potential Energy Function |
| CVFEM | Control Volume Finite Element Method |
| CGRC | Crop Growth Research Chamber |
| PEHX | Cross-linked |
| SDRS | Surface Differential Reflectance Spectroscopy |
| CALCOFI | California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations |