getter

Noun

1. One who, or that which, gets.
2. A function used to retrieve the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the setter.
3. A material which is included in a vacuum system or device for removing gas by sorption.
4. (historical) A miner who dug coal, contrasted with the putter, who took it to the surface.

Verb

To remove gas by sorption.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɡɛtə/

Etymology

From get + -er.

Synonyms

absorbent

absorber

begetter

degasser

parent

setter

accessor

procreator

absorbing medium

Translations

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