| Acronym | Meaning |
| ITRI | Inhalation Toxicology Research Institute |
| LASIK | Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis |
| NPL | National Priorities List |
| PDGFR | Platelet-derived Growth Factor Receptor |
| FLD | Forming Limit Diagram |
| FAFS | Flame Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy |
| BMX | Brominated MX |
| SPAES | Spin Polarized Auger Electron Spectroscopy |
| GDOES | Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometry |
| CXAES | Continuous X-ray-induced Auger Electron Spectroscopy |