| Acronym | Meaning |
| BHT | Butylated Hydroxytoluene |
| FMC | Flow Microcalorimetry |
| CELDS | Computer Aided Environmental Legislative Data System |
| FPCLM | Flat Plate Contained Liquid Membrane |
| TIGR | The Institute For Genomic Research |
| MEIA | Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay |
| TNVOX | Total Nonvolatile Org. Halogen Compds. |
| SOUR | Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate |
| CPR | Casting Pressing Rolling |
| LCP | Liquid Crystal Polymer |