Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

A glossary and a compilation of abbreviations and acronyms are also provided. 

Glossary of abbreviations, acronyms and special terms used in Metal-Catalysis in Industrial Organic Processes... 

Glossary Annexure 2. Abbreviations and Acronyms of Names of International Bodies and Legislation, Page 642,... 

A glossary of the symbols, acronyms and other abbreviations used, a table of the molecular weights of the repeat units of a large number of polymers, and an extensive subject index, will be provided at the end of the book. 

Contents indude qualitative and quantitative evaluation of human and animal studies, risk analysis, and acceptable concentrations. Helpful appendices Include a glossary, abbreviations, and acronyms, the USFDA risk analysis method for carcinogens, and equations. 

This glossary provides brief explanations for important terms in the science and engineering of foams in the petroleum industry. The petroleum operations in which foams may occur encompass aspects of so many different disciplines that there exists a large body of terminology. This selection of frequently encountered terms includes scientific terms related to the basic principles and properties of foams, as well as petroleum production and processing terms used to describe practical foams, their production, and their treatment. In addition, cross-references for the more important synonyms, abbreviations, and acronyms are included... 

With its many references to safety regulations and supervisory agencies, this chapter is especially rich in abbreviations and acronyms. A glossary of some of these terms is included at the end of the chapter. 

BABEL A Glossary of Computer Oriented Abbreviations and Acronyms http //www. cs.indiana.edu/ ysimmhan/personal/babel.html (accessed July 30, 2010). Available on the Internet since 1989, but has not been updated since 1998, Babel covers computer-related abbreviations and acronyms. 

A glossary and list of acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols can be found at the end of this profile. 

Why is it so important to have a glossary of analytical terms Because there are so many different acronyms, abbreviations, and incorrectly used terms , that even specialists sometimes have problems in understanding each other. A glossary is like a dictionary with the terms being the words in the vocabulary. Unfortrmately not all words are found in one source. This chapter is a compilation of the most used terms. 

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