| Acronym | Meaning |
| IMMA | Ion Microprobe Mass Analysis |
| MINLP | Mixed-integer Nonlinear Programming |
| MHW MO | Mulliken-Helmholz-Wolfsberg Molecular Orbital |
| CRC | Coupled-reaction-channels (quantum Calcn. Method) |
| BEIS | Biogenic Emissions Inventory System (US EPA) |
| IIW | International Institute Of Welding |
| BHA | Butylated Hydroxyanisole |
| NIRF | Near-infrared Fluorescence |
| NAPIAP | National Agricultural Pesticide Impact Assessment Program |
| CEPA | Canadian Environmental Protection Act |