| Acronym | Meaning |
| PET | Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) |
| MDC | Macrophage Derived Chemokine |
| VEELS | Valence Electron Energy-loss Spectroscopy |
| CRF | Chronic Renal Failure |
| FOCSY | Foldover-corrected Correlation Spectroscopy |
| MIE | Metal-induced Embrittlement |
| HNLC | High-nutrient Low-chlorophyll |
| ANP | Atrial Natriuretic Peptide |
| MSWV | Multiple Square Wave Voltammetry |
| AWJ | Abrasive Waterjet |