| Acronym | Meaning |
| APS | Aerodynamic Particle Sizer |
| GMAW | Gas Metal Arc Welding |
| MGE | Mobile Genetic Element |
| TLE | Temporal Lobe Epilepsy |
| TURA | Toxics Use Reduction Act 1989 |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Authority |
| AMPS | Airborne Multisensor Pod System |
| UHPLC | Ultrahigh-pressure Liquid Chromatography |
| DIOA | Diisooctyl Adipate |
| ASTER | Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer (EOS) |