| Acronym | Meaning |
| HOC | Hydrophobic Organic Compounds |
| EWMO | Energy Weighted Maximum Overlap Method |
| TRIR | Time-resolved IR |
| APS | Air Plasma Spraying |
| BIA | Batch Injection Analysis |
| SART | Specific Alternation Of Rhythm In Temperature |
| FILDA | Fluorescence Intensity And Lifetime Distribution Analysis |
| HFSLM | Hollow-fiber Supported Liquid Membrane |
| MEPC | Marine Environment Protection Committee |
| CBNM | Central Bureau For Nuclear Measurements |