noun
applied chemistry
Abbreviation of 応用化学 (おうようかがく). Used in academic or technical contexts.
See also: 応用化学
彼は大学で応化を専攻している。
He is majoring in applied chemistry at university.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Rare term for adaptation, related to 適応 (てきおう). May be encountered in older or technical texts.
See also: 適応
この生物の応化能力は驚くべきものだ。
This organism's adaptation ability is remarkable.