Ionic bonding. 1  A cation is a positively charged ion. It is formed when an atom of neutral charge loses one or more electrons. 2  An anion is a negatively charged ion. It is formed when an atom of neutral charge gains one or more electrons.
Obfuscation is the practice of making something difficult to understand. Programming code is often obfuscated to protect intellectual property and prevent an attacker from reverse engineering a proprietary software program.
an obnoxious or annoying person, thing, condition, practice, etc.: a monthly meeting that was more nuisance than pleasure. 2. Law. something offensive or annoying to individuals or to the community, especially in violation of their legal rights.