| Acronym | Meaning |
| OIM | Orientation Imaging Microscopy |
| DAF | Dissolved Air Flotation |
| TMA | Trimellitic Anhydride |
| LTMED | Low Temperature Multi-effect Distillation |
| FBA | First Born Approximation |
| GIP | Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide |
| ICPIC | International Cleaner Production Information Clearinghouse |
| PPFD | Photosynthetic Photon Flux D. |
| LID | Lased Induced Desorption |
| FRTP | Fiber-reinforced Thermoplastic |