| Acronym | Meaning |
| LTR | Long Terminal Repeat |
| VIRTIS | Visual IR Spectral And Thermal Spectrometer |
| ITFA | Iterative Target Factor Analysis |
| LMTD | Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference |
| COMP | Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein |
| MELAS | Mitochondrial Myopathy |
| CREG | Cross-reactive Group |
| PREP | Plasma Rotating Electrode Process |
| CAFB | Chemically Active Fluidized Bed |
| CCID | Confidential Chemicals Identification System |