| Acronym | Meaning |
| MRA | Multiple Regression Analysis |
| HOSE | Harmonic Oscillator Stabilization Energy |
| VASE | Variable Angle Spectroscopic Ellipsometry |
| COMP | Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein |
| CWS | Community Water System |
| CMOD | Crack Mouth Opening Displacement |
| COPC | Contaminants Of Potential Concern |
| BPC | Bonded-phase Chromatography |
| DEA | Dissociative Electron Attachment |
| PARP | Poly ADP-ribose Polymerase |