| Acronym | Meaning |
| TBSI | N-tert-butyl-2-benzothiazyl Sulfenimide |
| PAGE | Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis |
| EFS | Elec. Field Stimulation |
| DNAPL | Dense Nonaqueous Phase Liquid |
| RRNA | Ribosomal Ribonucleic Acid |
| COBRAS | Cosmic Background Radiation Anisotropy Satellite |
| FLAA | Flame Atomic Absorption |
| MOS | Metal Oxide Semiconductor (FET Devices) |
| OIRM | Office Of Information Resources Management |
| UDRI | University Of Dayton Research Institute |