| Acronym | Meaning |
| DPP | Differential-pulse Polarography |
| ERL-C | Environmental Research Laboratory Corvallis |
| IAMAS | International Association Of Meteorological And Atmospheric Sciences |
| NIGA | Neutron Induced Gamma Activity |
| HRSEM | High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy |
| NIBSC | National Institute For Biological Standards And Control |
| WISE | Wide Line Separation (NMR Technique) |
| LVQ | Learning Vector Quantization |
| GFAAS | Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy |
| NESHAPS | National Emission Standards For Hazardous Air Pollutants |