| Acronym | Meaning |
| MODPOT | Model Potential |
| IPCS | International Program On Chemical Safety |
| ANO | Approximate Natural Orbital |
| POC | Particulate Organic Carbon |
| ESD | Electron-stimulated Desorption |
| COBE | Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (NASA) |
| MIPAES | Microwave-induced Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry |
| MCR | Multivariate Curve Resolution |
| ICWM | Institute Of Chemical Waste Management |
| ACBM | Advanced Cement-Based Materials |