| Acronym | Meaning |
| BLAST | Basic Local Alignment Search Tool |
| PELAN | Pulsed Elemental Analysis With Neutrons |
| HTSS | Hierarchical Tree Substructure Search |
| BS | Backscattering Spectroscopy |
| CARCA | Computer-assisted Rocking Curve Analysis |
| LEP | Local Electron Pair (model For Intra- & Intermol. Interactions) |
| GAD | Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase |
| CWA | Clean Water Act |
| FERMCO | Fernald Environmental Restoration Management Corporation |
| WRITE | Waste Reduction Innovative Technology Evaluation (US EPA) |