| Acronym | Meaning |
| ZDO | Zero Differential Overlap |
| TIE | Toxicity Identification Evaluation |
| ASF | Atomic Sensitivity Factor |
| BOPP | Biaxially Oriented Poly(propylene) |
| NSLS | National Synchrotron Light Source |
| CDW-IA | Continuum Distorted Wave-impulse Approxn. |
| TLEV | Transition Low Emission Vehicle |
| NATICH | National Air Toxics Information Clearinghouse |
| ZSM | Zeolite Socony Mobil |
| CHAOS | Canadian High Acceptance Orbit Spectrometer |