| Acronym | Meaning |
| DWRF | Drinking Water Research Foundation |
| IEG | Immediate Early Gene |
| MIPMS | Microwave Induced Plasma Mass Spectrometry |
| BRC | Basic Regulatory Control |
| CERCLIS | Comprehensive Environmental Response |
| GDEPT | Gene-directed Enzyme Prodrug Therapy |
| DTA | Differential Thermal Analysis |
| WADR | Waste Acid Detoxification And Reclamation |
| NSE | Neuron-specific Enolase |
| PGE | Prostaglandin E |