| Acronym | Meaning |
| THM | Traveling Heater Method |
| GRE | Glucocorticoid-responsive Element |
| ARRP | Acid Rain Research Program |
| RCF | Refractory Ceramic Fibers |
| CRP | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics |
| AOMA | American Occupational Medical Association |
| LSM | Layered Synthetic Microstructure |
| INDO/2-AHP | INDO/2-average Hole Potential |
| MIP | Microwave Induced Plasma |
| DME | Dimethyl Etherpar |