| Acronym | Meaning |
| EDXRS | Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectrometry |
| RZM | Root Zone Method (of Wastewater Treatment) |
| ARCHIE | Automated Resource For Chemical Hazard Incident Evaluation |
| ELIFA | Enzyme-linked Immunofiltration Assay |
| MEBS | Medium Energy Backscattering Spectrometry |
| PZC | Potential Of Zero Charge |
| FRET | Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer |
| OVD | Outside Vapor Deposition |
| HSRC | Hazardous Substance Research Center |
| GVB-PP | Generalized Valence Bond-perfect Pairing (wave Function) |