| Acronym | Meaning |
| CSD | Chemical Solution Deposition |
| GFAAS | Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy |
| CLND | Chemiluminescent Nitrogen Detection |
| SHIV | Simian-human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| FFEM | Freeze-fracture Electron Microscopy |
| OPPT | Office Of Pollution Prevention And Toxics (US EPA) |
| ADIOS | Asian Dust Inputs To The Ocean System |
| HRSEM | High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy |
| LILE | Large-ion Lithophile Element |
| NEET | National Environmental Education And Training Program |