| Acronym | Meaning |
| DDQRPA | Double Direct Quadratic Random Phase Approximation |
| MC-DWBA | Multichannel Distorted Wave Born Approxn. |
| SCEP | Self-consistent Electron-pair Theory |
| IWW | Industrial Wastewater |
| WIPP | Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (for Nuclear Wastes) |
| TXRF | Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence |
| FOWL | Fossil Fuel Waste Leaching (computer Program) |
| MBRS | Molecular Beam Reactive Scattering |
| ORD | Optical Rotatory Dispersion |
| ED | Effective Dose |