| Acronym | Meaning |
| NDLM | Nondiagonal Lagrange Multiplier |
| ATR-FTIR | Attenuated Total Reflection-Fourier-transform IR Spectroscopy |
| LOD | Limit Of Detection |
| TIPS | Technical Information Packages |
| SC-1 | Standard Clean Solution #1 |
| GFQMC | Green Function Quantum Monte Carlo |
| PCO | Perturbational Crystal Orbital |
| TMBP | Tin Mill Black Plate |
| ZEKE | Zero Electron Kinetic Energy |
| HIM | Hydroxy Interlayered Minerals (clay Minerals) |