| Acronym | Meaning |
| FGM | Functionally Gradient Materials |
| ACRT | Accelerated Crucible Rotation Technique |
| CADD | Computer Aided Drafting And Design |
| MRL | Minimal Risk Levels |
| CWLM | Continuous Working Level Monitor |
| MEBES | Micro-electron Beam Evaporation Source |
| ECETOC | European Center For Ecotoxicology And Toxicology Of Chemicals |
| SOPPA | Second-order Polarization Propagator Approxn. |
| NOS | Not Otherwise Specified |
| EGDN | Ethylene Glycol Dinitrate |