| Acronym | Meaning |
| CEPA | Canadian Environmental Protection Act |
| MS X(ALPHA) | Multiple-scattering X(alpha) Exchange Method |
| MAP | Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate |
| MLD | Median Lethal Dose |
| MEVVA | Metal Vapor Vacuum Arc |
| LRR | Leucine-rich Repeat |
| GBA | Generalized Born Approxn. |
| MPLS | Modified Partial Least Squares |
| CAB | Continental Arc Basalt |
| RFIE | Reverse Flow Ion Exchange |