| Acronym | Meaning |
| GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| HPT | High Precision Translator |
| SIMPEDS | Safety In Mines Personal Dust Sampler |
| IPM | Integrated Pest Management |
| ZST | Zero Strength Temperature |
| DGNAA | Delayed Gamma-ray Neutron Activation Analysis |
| ID | Inhibitory Dose |
| FCV | Feline Calicivirus |
| NOEC | No Observed Effect Concentration |
| EAA | Essential Amino Acids |