| Acronym | Meaning |
| FCA | Fuzzy Cluster Analysis |
| OMZ | Oxygen Min. Zone |
| MIRA | Multivariate Image Rank Analysis |
| NETD | Noise Equiv. Temp. Difference |
| WNL | Within Normal Limits |
| SIBS | Spark Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy |
| CGTF | Cartesian Gaussian-type Function |
| APP | Acoustic Phase Plate |
| GJIC | Gap Junctional Intercellular Communication |
| HWLT | Hazardous Waste Land Treatment |