| Acronym | Meaning |
| LWR | Locally Weighted Regression |
| IGCP | International Geological Correlation Program |
| SCANIIR | Surface Composition Analysis By Neutral And Ion Impact Radiation |
| PIMBE | Plasma-induced Molecular-beam Epitaxy |
| DGME | Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether |
| CNDO/2-FA | Complete Neglect Of Differential Overlap First Approxn. |
| CCME | Canadian Council Of Ministers Of The Environment |
| RFM | Rotating Magnetic Field |
| SCMP | Self-consistent Madelung Potential |
| UST | Underground Storage Tank |