| Acronym | Meaning |
| XFA | X-ray Fluorescence Analysis |
| SIRS | Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome |
| MPR | Mannose Phosphate Receptor |
| ERACE | Electrical Remediation At Contaminated Environs |
| PAO | Pseudo-atomic Orbital |
| AWG | Arrayed Waveguide Grating |
| ITC | International Translation Center |
| CVG | Cochleovestibular Ganglion |
| ESA | Endangeded Species Act |
| CTZ | Coastal Transition Zone |