| Acronym | Meaning |
| IOMC | Inter-Organization Program For The Sound Management Of Chemicals |
| AIM | Adsorption Isotherm Measurement |
| RTH | Resistance To Thyroid Hormone |
| QTCS | Quantum Theorem Of Corresponding States |
| BCS | British Chemical Standard |
| JKR | Johnson-Kendall-Roberts Contact Model |
| ROSE | Residual Organic Substance Emissions |
| CRDL | Contract Required Detection Limit(s) |
| MINDO/SR | MINDO S=overlap Integral R=internuclear Distance |
| FQPA | Food Quality Protection Act |