| Acronym | Meaning |
| PESA | Proton Elastic Scattering Anal. |
| NTU | Nephelometric Turbidity Unit |
| AIPM | Analytic Independent-particle Model (in Electron-scattering) |
| DCB | Double-cantilever Beam |
| ACF | Autocorrelation Function |
| EGDN | Ethylene Glycol Dinitrate |
| CTFA | Cosmetic, Toiletry And Fragrance Association |
| FESTEM | Field-emission Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy |
| BPNN | Back Propagation Neural Network |
| SMPR | Specific Methane Production Rate |