| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICP-OES | Inductively Coupled Plasma-optical Emission Spectroscopy |
| RBM | Random Bonding Model |
| EF | Emission Factor |
| HFA | Humic And Fulvic Acids |
| LMSAL | Lockheed Martin Solar And Astrophysics Laboratory |
| STIM | Scanning Transmission Ion Microscopy |
| DIN | Deutsche Industrie-Norm (German Industrial Standard) |
| CHESS | Community Health And Environmental Surveillance System |
| DRCR | Dynamic Recrystallization Controlled Rolling |
| FGETS | Food And Gill Exchange Of Toxic Substances |