| Acronym | Meaning |
| TPE | Thermoplastic Elastomer |
| DIM | Dissolved Inorganic Matter |
| NPD | Nitrogen Phosphorus Detector (gas Chromatography) |
| CIDA | Cometary Impact Dust Analyzer |
| ICCA | International Council Of Chemical Associations |
| TLP | Transient Liquid Phase |
| FPEIS | Fine Particulate Emissions Information System |
| CEEL | Community Emergency Exposure Level |
| DIOS | Diisooctyl Sebacate |
| VLTI | Very Large Telescope Interferometer |