| Acronym | Meaning |
| ETA | Electrothermal Atomization |
| LIBD | Laser-induced Breakdown Detection |
| RIS | Resonance Ionization Spectrometry |
| HKS | Hartree-Kohn-Sham (quantum Theory) |
| CPED | Convergent Probe Electron Diffraction |
| CNDO/2-FA | Complete Neglect Of Differential Overlap First Approxn. |
| PACIMS | Passive Chem. Ionization Mass Spectrometry |
| CGCP | Canadian Global Change Program |
| MFI | Modified Fouling Index |
| BOA | Benzyl Octyl Adipate |