| Acronym | Meaning |
| FP-SCF-INDO | Finite Perturbation-SCF-INDO |
| PTEN | Phosphatase And Tensin Homolog (mutated In Multiple Advanced Cancers 1) |
| HNF | Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor |
| HRC | Rockwell Hardness (C Scale) |
| LPEE | Liquid Phase Electroepitaxy |
| GCL | Geosynthetic Clay Liner |
| DCB | Double-cantilever Beam |
| CODEX | Centerband-only Detection Of Exchange |
| USATHAMA | US Army Toxic And Hazardous Materials Agency |
| DSVI | Diluted Sludge Volume Index |