| Acronym | Meaning |
| QXRD | Quantitative X-ray Diffraction |
| OEP | Optimized Effective-potential (quantum Method) |
| NAT | Nitric Acid Trihydrate (polar Stratosphere Cloud Aerosol) |
| EMER | Electromagnetic Molecular Electronic Resonance |
| VC | Vital Capacity (lung Function) |
| ISAAC | International Study Of Asthma And Allergies In Childhood |
| AAGP | Aerobic Attached Growth Process |
| RFA | RCRA Facility Assessment |
| CLOT | Carbon Layer Open Tubular (column) |
| MONOS | Metal Oxide Nitride Oxide Semiconductor |