| CBMAI | Brazilian Collection of Environmental and Industrial Microorganisms |
| pH | hydrogen of potential |
| EOMs | Emerging organic contaminants |
| GC-MS | Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry |
| SARS-CoV-2 | Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 |
| COVID-19 | Coronavirus disease 2019 |
| RGR | Radial growth rate |
| EPS | Extracellular polymeric substances |
| CTC | Chlortetracycline |
| NSAIDs | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| CAS | Chemical Abstracts Service |
| HPLC | High-performance liquid chromatography |
| CPQBA | Multidisciplinary Center for Chemical, Biological, and Agricultural Research |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic acid |
| PCR | Polymerase chain reaction |
| HCl | Hydrochloric acid |
| KOH | Sodium hydroxide |
| DMSO | Dimethyl sulfoxide |
| BD | Biodegradation rate |
| RDC | Collegiate Board Resolution |
| ANVISA | National Health Surveillance Agency |
| RSD | Relative standard deviation |
| CV | Coefficient of variation |
| SD | Standard deviation |
| DMC | Determined mean concentration |
| LD | Limit of detection |
| LQ | Limit of quantification |