| Acronym | Meaning |
| CDA | Conceptual Design Activity |
| NRL | Naval Research Laboratories |
| BOM | Biodegradable Organic Matter |
| HSF | Heat Shock Factors |
| CNRF | Cold Neutron Research Facility |
| CTCP | Clinical Toxicology Of Commercial Products |
| NIMR | National Institute For Medical Research |
| CCC | Critical Coagulant Concentration |
| IDDM | Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
| RMCL | Recommended Maximum Contaminant Level |