| Acronym | Meaning |
| IUPAP | International Union Of Pure And Applied Physics |
| ATS | Applied Technology Satellite |
| SFS | Sum-frequency Spectroscopy |
| PANH | Polycyclic Aromatic Nitrogen Heterocycle |
| DLPCB | Dioxin-like Polychlorinated Biphenyl |
| ERRIS | Emergency And Remedial Response Information System |
| ACFM | Actual Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| TNBS | Trinitrobenzene Sulfonic Acid |
| CLM | Contained Liquid Membrane |
| PEEM | Panel Of Experts On Environmental Management |