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Getter

/ˈɡɛtə/

One who gets.

📖 Definitions of "Getter"

noun
  1. 1

    One who gets.

  2. 2

    A function used to retrieve the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the setter.

  3. 3

    A material which is included in a vacuum system or device for removing gas by sorption.

  4. 4

    A miner who dug coal, contrasted with the putter, who took it to the surface.

verb
  1. 1

    To remove gas by sorption.

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