| Acronym | Meaning |
| PVB | Poly(vinyl Butyral) |
| AES | Auger Electron Spectroscopy |
| TCA | Trichloroacetic Acid |
| ERE | Estrogen-responsive Element |
| ESAA | Earth Science Advanced Aircraft |
| AWQC | Ambient Water Quality Criteria |
| MRL | Minimal Risk Levels |
| RVC | Reticulated Vitreous Carbon (electrode) |
| PHWR | Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor |
| ICTV | International Committee On The Taxonomy Of Viruses |