| Acronym | Meaning |
| NIGA | Neutron Induced Gamma Activity |
| FFTB | Final Focus Test Beam |
| MRL | Maximum Residue Limit |
| PSI | Pounds Per Square Inch |
| BNR | Biological Nutrient Removal |
| MOD | Metalorganic Decomposition |
| OSWASV | Osteryoung Square-wave Anodic Stripping Voltammetry |
| CRAVE | Carcinogen Risk Verification Effort (EPA) |
| BTPPC | Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Chloride |
| HTMR | High Temperature Metal Recovery |