| Acronym | Meaning |
| NSTL | Near Surface Transition Layer |
| GLORIA | Geological LOng Range Inclined Asdic |
| ULEV | Ultra Low Emission Vehicle |
| BPB | Blood Lead |
| LRR | Leucine-rich Repeat |
| RNS | Reactive Nitrogen Species |
| PNEC | Predicted No-effect Concentration |
| IVC | Inferior Vena Cava |
| MITI | Ministry Of International Trade And Industry (Japan) |
| IHSI | Induction Heating Stress Improvement |