| Acronym | Meaning |
| LIM | Liquid-injection Molding |
| UHV | Ultra High Vacuum |
| BBXRT | Broad Band X-Ray Telescope |
| HPAEC | High-performance Anion-exchange Chromatography |
| ALARA | As Low As Reasonably Achievable |
| GOMS | Gulf Of Mexico Seawater |
| SFG | Sum Frequency Generation Spectroscopy |
| MPR | Mannose Phosphate Receptor |
| GEMI | Global Environmental Management Initiative |
| CSD | Crystal Size Distribution |