| Acronym | Meaning |
| ARDS | Airborne Research Data System |
| RELMA | Remote Laser Microanalysis |
| MFI | Modified Fouling Index |
| HIFU | High-intensity Focused Ultrasound |
| WCOT | Wall Coated Open Tubular Columns |
| CHP | Chemical Hygiene Plan |
| CO | Crystal Orbital |
| RSKERL | Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory |
| CMF | Clay Minerals File (of Digitized X-ray Diffraction Traces) |
| AWWA | American Water Works Association |