| Acronym | Meaning |
| WFA | Window Factor Analysis |
| ADES | Angle-dispersed Electron Spectroscopy |
| ATRS | Attenuated Total Reflection Spectroscopy |
| MPPCF | Millions Of Particles Per Cubic Foot |
| RTA | Rapid Thermal Annealing |
| AEP | American Electric Power (USA) |
| ECMRA | European Chemical Market Research Association |
| AEMA | Auger Electron Microanalysis |
| GO | Generalized Overlap |
| CPT | Critical Pitting Temperature |