| Acronym | Meaning |
| SEDEX | Sedimentary Exhalative |
| STI | Shallow Trench Isolation |
| RAGE | Receptor For Advanced Glycation Endproducts |
| REPELS | Reemitted Positron Energy Loss Spectroscopy |
| MQL | Method Quantitation Limit |
| SIG | Special Interest Group |
| HAADF | High-angle Annular Dark-field |
| NIRIM | National Institute For Research In Inorganic Materials |
| MESI | Membrane Extn. With A Sorbent Interface |
| LCIA | Life Cycle Impact Assessment |