| Acronym | Meaning |
| TOPO | Trioctylphosphine Oxide |
| RNAA | Radiochemical Neutron Activation Analysis |
| SULEV | Super Ultra-low Emission Vehicle |
| CVG | Chemical Vapor Generation |
| PNDO | Partial Neglect Of Differential Overlap |
| HAADF | High-angle Annular Dark-field |
| TCDW | Target Continuum Distorted-wave (in At.-collision Calcns.) |
| CDMO | Composite Dimensional Manganese Oxide |
| MPMMG | Marine Pollution Monitoring Management Group (UK) |
| SCC | Self-consistent Charge Method |