| Acronym | Meaning |
| HNE | Human Neutrophil Elastase |
| MBP | Mixed Basis Pseudopotential (method For Electronic-structure) |
| HWSFC | Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection |
| PAIS | Public Affairs Information Service |
| LSCM | Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy |
| BEJ | Best Engineering Judgement |
| DCC | Discharge Consent Conditions |
| NWC | National Water Council (UK) |
| PDQ | Physician Data Query |
| CIEEL | Chem. Initiated Electron Exchange Luminescence |