| Acronym | Meaning |
| NMAM | NIOSH Manual Of Analytical Methods |
| IRM | Isothermal Remanent Magnetization |
| FANES | Furnace Atomization Non-thermal Emission Spectrometry |
| ABWR | Advanced Boiling Water Reactor |
| DEIA | DNA Enzyme Immunoassay |
| AWRE | Atomic Weapons Research Establishment |
| MRAIRS | Multiple Reflection-absorption Infrared Spectroscopy |
| GMAW | Gas Metal Arc Welding |
| IEE | Institution Of Electrical Engineers |
| WPS | Wet Powder Spraying (in Ceramics Manuf.) |