| Acronym | Meaning |
| ECCD | Exciton-coupled Circular Dichroism |
| ESPI | Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry |
| CHESS | Council For Health And Environmental Safety Of Soils |
| MISA | Municipal-Industrial Strategy For Abatement |
| CPF | Carcinogenic Potency Factor |
| PZT | Lead Zirconate Titanate |
| AMI | Acute Myocardial Infarction |
| RTU | Remote Terminal Unit |
| BCT | Best Control Technology |
| SEMI | Semiconductor Equipment And Materials Institute |