| Acronym | Meaning |
| DSVI | Diluted Sludge Volume Index |
| OAM | Optical Absorption Microscope |
| CIPAC | Collaborative International Pesticides Analytical Council |
| MTTP | Maximum Total Trihalomethane Potential |
| ETEC | Environmental Technology & Education Center |
| ILD | Interlayer Dielectric |
| PPQ | Parts Per Quadrillion |
| LOPAP | Library Of Pharmacologically Active Peptides |
| IFFD | Intermittently Fed Fill And Draw System |
| RFL | Resorcinol-formaldehyde Latex [dip Coating] |