| Acronym | Meaning |
| AGCM | Adiabatic Generator Coordinate Method (for Energy Level Calcn.) |
| AMPA | Alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic Acid |
| DMCC | Dimethylcarbamyl Chloride |
| RMAPS | Receptor Model Applied To Patterns In Space |
| MSMPR | Mixed-solution-mixed-product Removal |
| HEDG | High Efficiency Deep Grinding |
| CSCT | US EPA Consortium For Site Characterization Technology |
| BEKP | Backscattered Electron Kikuchi Pattern |
| CST | Critical Solution Temperature |
| BART | Biological Activity Reaction Test |