| Acronym | Meaning |
| PDDO | Projection Of Diatomic Differential Overlap |
| BIPM | Bureau International Des Poids Et Mesures |
| DDAB | Didodecyldimethylammonium Bromide |
| MADE | The Macro-Dispersion Test Site |
| ARPA | Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| ACSV | Adsorptive Cathodic Stripping Voltammetry |
| PFE | Pressurized Fluid Extraction |
| REA | Restriction Endonuclease Anal. |
| OMCVD | Organometallic Chemical Vapor Deposition |
| ROC | Receiver Operating Characteristics |