| Acronym | Meaning |
| CINC | Cytokine-induced Neutrophil Chemoattractant |
| RQ | Respiratory Quotient |
| XPEEM | X-ray Photoemission Electron Microscopy |
| MCQR | Multiconfigurational Quadratic Response |
| ERL | Environmental Research Laboratory |
| TSI | Trophic State Index |
| FLASH | Fast Low-angle Shot (NMR Imaging) |
| ILIDS | Interferometric Laser Imaging For Droplet Sizing |
| SPM | Scanning Probe Microscopy |
| BCR | Bureau Communitaire De Reference (of The CEE = Commission Of European Communities |