| Acronym | Meaning |
| EMMA | Energy-dispersive Miniprobe Multielement Analyzer |
| RFID | Radio-frequency Identification |
| HSA | Hexanesulfonic Acid |
| LAL | Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (endotoxin Test) |
| SCTA | Sample Controlled Thermal Analysis |
| MRM | Multiple Reaction Monitoring |
| FABMS | Fast Atom Bombardment Mass Spectrometry |
| SORC | Strong Off-resonant Comb |
| MIVIS | Multispectral IR And Visible Imaging Spectrometer |
| OAR | Office Of Air And Radiation (USEPA) |