| Acronym | Meaning |
| LIS | Lightning Imaging Sensor |
| PBCIMS | Particle Beam Chem. Ionization Mass Spectrometry |
| AOT | Aerosol OT (surfactant) (reg: 577117) |
| NACA | National Agricultural Chemicals Association |
| MODS | Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome |
| HFA | Humic And Fulvic Acids |
| MMS | Molecular Modulation Spectroscopy |
| CEIC | Caribbean Environmental Information Center |
| SAIS | Science And Applications Information System |
| CTL | Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte |