| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICRP | International Commission On Radiological Protection |
| COIL | Chem. Oxygen-iodine Laser |
| MS-RC(XI) | Multiple Scattering Relativistic Correlated (calcn. Method) |
| DPR | California Department Of Pesticide Regulation |
| NTIAC | Nondestructive Testing Information Analysis Center |
| POC | Product Of Combustion |
| IER | Ion Exchange Resin |
| TD | Thermal Desorption |
| ORD BBS | ORD Electronic Bulletin Board System |
| HMWPE | High-molecular-weight Polyethylene |