| Acronym | Meaning |
| CIPEA | Comite International Pour L'Etude Des Argiles |
| LINF | Laser-induced Native Fluorescence |
| AFBS | Anaerobic Fluidized Bed Systems |
| CIAC | Centro De Informacion Ambiental Del Caribe |
| TPPM | Two-pulse Phase Modulation |
| DSMC | Direct Simulation Monte Carlo |
| BATEA | Best Available Technology Economically Achievable |
| HEM | Human Exposure Model |
| LOD | Loss On Drying |
| PZC | Potential Of Zero Charge |