| Acronym | Meaning |
| HCA | Hierarchical Cluster Analysis |
| CDIAC | Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center |
| IUPAC | International Union Of Pure And Applied Chemistry |
| FODLS | Fiber Optic Dynamic Light Scattering |
| NSF | Near-surface Fractionated (mantle) |
| SPEELS | Spin-polarized Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy |
| CROW | Contained Recovery Of Oily Wastes |
| BCF | Bioconcentration Factor |
| CICIS | Chemicals In Commerce Information System |
| CHC | Chlorinated Hydrocarbon |