| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCSOP | Close-coupling Second-order Potential (in Scattering) |
| ADPD | Angular-dependent Photoelectron Diffraction |
| PEDS | Plasma-enhanced Deposition System |
| NSS | National Stream Survey (USA) |
| SXRF | Synchrotron X-ray Fluorescence |
| SFORD | Single Frequency Off Resonance Decoupling |
| BRC | Below Regulatory Concern |
| LOF | Lack Of Fit |
| RTCVD | Rapid Thermal Chem. Vapor Deposition |
| ZDO | Zero Differential Overlap |