| Acronym | Meaning |
| CAOS | Computer Assisted Organic Synthesis |
| ASAE | Alkali-sulfite-anthraquinone-ethanol (pulping Process) |
| FPCLM | Flat Plate Contained Liquid Membrane |
| ANS | Advanced Neutron Source |
| GSR | Gunshot Residue |
| DELPHI | Detector With Lepton |
| AWSAR | Annual Whole Sludge Application Rate |
| ECEC | Effective Cation Exchange Capacity |
| DTRA | Defense Threat Reduction Agency |
| PSXD | Position Sensitive X-ray Detector |