| Acronym | Meaning |
| PLY | Photoluminescence Yield |
| ASPEN | Advanced System For Process Engineering (DOE Software Package) |
| CBN | Cubic Boron Nitride |
| LARIS | Laser Ablation And Resonance Ionization Spectroscopy |
| ALS | Advanced Light Source |
| SCE | Saturated Calomel Electrode |
| SPDT | Single-pole Double-throw (switch) |
| FAFS | Flame Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy |
| NCP | National Contingency Plan (Superfund) |
| GCTE | Global Change And Terrestrial Ecosystems |