| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACS | American Chemical Society |
| RNA | Ribonucleic Acid |
| DGGE | Denaturing-gradient Gel Electrophoresis |
| NEWS | National Surface Water Survey (USEPA) |
| SAE | Society Of Automotive Engineers |
| TASO | Terminal Atom Symmetry Orbital |
| USLE | Universal Soil Loss Equation (erosion Model) |
| TPU | Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
| WATCH | Working Group On Assessment Of Toxic Chemicals |
| HFRP | Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Plastics |