| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAMI | Southern Appalachian Mountains Initiative |
| ECID | Electron Capture Induced Decomposition |
| SVC | Saturated Vapor Concentration (air Sampling) |
| ORM | Other Regulated Material (DOT) |
| RSC | Risk Specific Concentration |
| ACGIH | American Conference Of Governmental Industrial Hygienists |
| CMC | Ceramic Matrix Composite |
| MAPW | Modified Augmented Plane Wave |
| QPT | Quantum Phase Transition |
| TRM | Thermoremanent Magnetization |