| Acronym | Meaning |
| RGA | Residual Gas Analysis |
| FSOT | Fused Silica Open Tubular |
| QAC | Quaternary Ammonium Compound |
| TEELS | Transmission Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy |
| SNF | Spent Nuclear Fuel |
| ACTS | Asbestos Contractor Tracking System |
| HALS | Hindered-amine Light Stabilizers |
| SPARC | Secreted Protein Acidic And Rich In Cysteine |
| SSCP | Single-strand Conformation Polymorphism |
| GLM | General Linear Model |