| Acronym | Meaning |
| LMC | Laminated Metal Composite |
| BATS | Biosphere-Atmosphere Transfer Scheme |
| VLE | Vapor-liquid Equilibrium |
| NIRF | Near-infrared Fluorescence |
| APEG | Alkaline Polyethylene Glycolate |
| GRAPE | Global Relationship Assessment To Protect The Environment |
| CTGF | Connective Tissue Growth Factor |
| CEPA | Canadian Environmental Protection Act |
| EAS | Exposure Assessments |
| IEDM | International Electron Devices Meeting |