| Acronym | Meaning |
| STEREO | Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory |
| BCIRA | British Cast Iron Research Association |
| RARE | Retinoic Acid-response Element |
| BSO | Benzene Soluble Organics |
| FLIM | Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy |
| PE | Performance Evaluation |
| ECNIMS | Electron Capture Negative Ionization Mass Spectrometry |
| DWS | Drinking Water Standard |
| LIR | Limiting Infiltration Rate |
| RAILE | Retro-Assisted Imaging Laser Experiment |