| Acronym | Meaning |
| GPC | Gel Permeation Chromatography |
| ISAW | Interactive Self-avoiding Walk [modeling] |
| PDF | Planar Deformation Feature |
| ELARP | Experimental Lakes Area Reservoir Project |
| TEL | Tetraethyl Lead |
| DQW | Double Quantum Well |
| AF | Atomic Fluorescence |
| HPV | Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction |
| AHCPR | Agency For Health Care Policy And Research |
| BMDL | Below Method Detection Level |