| Acronym | Meaning |
| DSVI | Diluted Sludge Volume Index |
| IOC | Inorganic Chemical |
| RTT | Resonant Tunneling Transistor |
| MAP | Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate |
| IVF | In Vitro Fertilization |
| XLPE | Crosslinked Polyethylene |
| PSPR | Perfectly Stirred Pulsed Reactor |
| SARM | Synthetic Analytical Reference Matrix (US EPA) |
| MSWLF | Municipal Solid Waste Landfill |
| SFC | Supercritical Fluid Chromatography |