| Acronym | Meaning |
| MEVVA | Metal Vapor Vacuum Arc |
| ICSS | Intracranial Self-stimulation |
| DAVES | Desorption And Vapor Extraction System |
| AI | 'Agpaitic Index' And Represents The (Na2O + K2O)/Al2O3 Ratio. |
| RTCVD | Rapid Thermal Chem. Vapor Deposition |
| NPL | National Physical Laboratory |
| DIMOX | Direct Metal Oxidn. |
| PF | Protective Factor |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| HGAFS | Hydride Generation Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry |