| Acronym | Meaning |
| CTGF | Connective Tissue Growth Factor |
| IGCAR | Indira Gandhi Center Atomic Research |
| GIS | Geographical Information System |
| HRP | Horseradish Peroxidase |
| EVB | Empirical Valence Bond |
| WHSV | Wt. Hourly Space Velocity |
| SI | Site Investigation |
| HAF | Halogen Acid Furnaces (for Burning Halogenated Wastes |
| MAA | Melanoma-associated Antigen |
| CBXT | Community-Based Clinical Trial |