| Acronym | Meaning |
| COMPREHEND | Community Programme Of Research On Environmental Hormones And Endocrine Disrupters |
| PEOE | Partial Equalization Of Orbital Electronegativity (model) |
| CRD | Cavity Ring Down |
| ISGF | Interferon-stimulated Gene Factor |
| HPLC | High-performance Liquid Chromatography |
| PSL | Polystyrene Latex |
| BIF | Boilers And Industrial Furnaces (USEPA Rule) |
| APSIS | Athenian Photochem. Smog Intercomparison Of Simulations |
| AGST | Above Ground Storage Tank |
| REE | Rare Earth Element(s) |