| Acronym | Meaning |
| NDSC | Network For The Detection Of Stratospheric Change |
| GCL | Geosynthetic Clay Liner |
| AFMR | Antiferromagnetic Resonance |
| XGRS | X-ray/gamma-ray Spectrometer |
| RFE | Relative Fit Error |
| FN | Ferrite Number |
| COD | Continuous Optical Discharge |
| GSA | Geological Society Of America |
| BCG | Bacillus Calmette-Guerin |
| RAGE | Receptor For Advanced Glycation Endproducts |