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.
Definition of oblation. 1  1 : the act of making a religious offering; specifically, capitalized : the act of offering the eucharistic elements to God. 2  2 : something offered in worship or devotion : a holy gift offered usually at an altar or shrine.