| Acronym | Meaning |
| DEA | Dissociative Electron Attachment |
| MLE | Molecular Layer Epitaxy |
| FATES | FIRFA And TSCA Enforcement System (now Known As SSTS) |
| CLS | Cathodoluminescence Spectroscopy |
| MMP | Matrix Metalloproteinase |
| EQCIS | Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Impedance System |
| CSM | Continuum Solvation Model |
| VSS | Volatile Suspended Solids |
| VPA | Varied Portions Approach |
| AFFF | Aqueous Film-forming Foam |