| ACI | Admixed corrosion inhibitor |
| D | Diffusion coefficient |
| EDX | Energy dispersive X-ray |
| E corr | Potential of corrosion |
| E PZC | Potential of zero charge |
| EPMA | Electron probe micro-analysis |
| ∆Gf° | Standard free-energy of formation |
| i corr | Corrosion current density |
| IE | Inhibitor efficiency |
| K a | Acid dissociation constant |
| K eq | Equilibrium constant |
| LPR | Linear polarization resistance |
| MCI | Migrating corrosion inhibitor |
| OPC | Ordinary Portland cement |
| RH | Relative humidity |
| RT | Room temperature |
| R p | Polarization resistance |
| SCE | Saturated calomel electrode |
| SCPS | Simulated concrete pore solution |
| TEM | Transmission electron microscopy |
| TGA | Thermogravimetric analysis |
| V molar | Molar volume |
| ∆V | Variation in volume |
| XRD | X-ray diffraction |