| Acronym | Meaning |
| MIP | Major Intrinsic Protein |
| HTP | High Temperature And Pressure |
| RRT | Regional Response Team |
| NORM | Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material(s) |
| GSD | Geometric Std. Deviation |
| NIPDWR | National Interim Primary Drinking Water Regulations |
| RER | Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum |
| BCF | Bioconcentration Factor |
| RNG | Renormalized Group Theory |
| NATAS | North American Thermal Analysis Society |