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.
The definition of observant is someone who is good at noticing things, or someone who follows the rules and requirements of a particular religion. 1  A person who always spots when you get a new haircut or a new outfit is an example of someone who is observant. A Jew who keeps Kosher and who follows all of the rules of his religion is an example of an observant Jew.