| Acronym | Meaning |
| WOCE | World Ocean Circulation Experiment |
| MCH | Mean Cell Hemoglobin |
| PRA | Plasma Renin Activity |
| MERIS | Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer |
| NIMR | National Institute For Medical Research |
| DRS | Dissolved Reactive Silicate |
| DWS | Drinking Water Standard |
| PADRE | Particle Analysis And Data Reduction Program |
| MS | Molecular Spinor |
| NTGS | Air/Superfund National Technical Guidance Study |