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.
Full Definition of OBDURATE. 1. a: stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing b: hardened in feelings. 2. : resistant to persuasion or softening influences. â obÂ·duÂ·rateÂ·ly adverb. â obÂ·duÂ·rateÂ·ness noun. See obdurate defined for English-language learners. See obdurate defined for kids.