| Acronym | Meaning |
| HRAP | High Rate Algal Pond |
| APS | American Physical Society |
| ALCVD | Atomic Layer Chemical Vapor Deposition |
| CSDP | Continental Scientific Drilling Program |
| MG-FSGO | Multiple Gaussian-floating Spherical Gaussian Orbital Method |
| EESL | Environmental Ecological And Support Laboratory |
| HVDB | Halogenated Volatile Disinfection By-products |
| WDD | Weighted Density Distribution |
| MIRAGE | Migration Of Radioisotopes In The Geosphere |
| TIPS | Transferable Intermol. Potential Functions |