Definition of "getter" in Anglais

noun

1. One who, or that which, gets.

2. (object-oriented programming) A function used to retrieve the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the setter.

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

4. (mining, historical) A miner who dug coal, contrasted with the putter, who took it to the surface.

verb

1. (sciences) To remove gas by sorption.