| Acronym | Meaning |
| PDLC | Polymer-dispersed Liquid Crystal |
| CLIM | Climate Change Database (accessible Through OLS) |
| DECC | Diethylcarbamyl Chloride |
| ECQB | Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Balance |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| SOD | Sediment Oxygen Demand |
| MPA | Multipurpose Additive |
| IRED | IR Emitting Diode |
| OTC | Ozone Transport Commission |
| 3DWQM | Chesapeake Bay Three Dimensional Time Variable Water Quality Model |