| QTF | Quartz Tuning Fork |
| G100m | conductance of simple analysis measured at frequency 100 mHz |
| R100k_norm | normalized resistance of simple analysis measured at frequency 100 kHz |
| EPS | extracellular polymeric substances |
| IS | impedance spectroscopy |
| Z | impedance module |
| G | conductance |
| TSB | tryptic soy broth |