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.
Oblation(noun) the act of offering, or of making an offering. Oblation(noun) anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice. Oblation(noun) a gift or contribution made to a church, as for the expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the clergy and the poor. Origin: [L. oblatio: cf.