An inspector to get the value of a property In Java, normally the method is of the form /** * Returns the propertyName of this * * @basic */ public PropertyType getPropertyName() { return $propertyName; }
A special kind of method, whose purpose is to get the value of an instance or class variable This allows another object to find out the value of one of its variables (See Setter )
A reactive metal alloy Getter will react differently in a given environment depending on the composition of the alloy (ie: how much zirconium, vanadium, titanium, etc is in the mix) The getter alloy can be fine tuned to react a certain way by adjusting the type and amount of "ingredients" also the size and shape The getter alloy in processed form is a powder It can then be formed in different ways for different applications It can be coated onto a surface or, as used in gas purification, compressed into a pellet about the size of a Tic-tac For gas purification, the getter pellets are typically placed inside of vessels These vessels are cylindrical in shape and range in size from 0 5" diameter and a few inches long to as large as 3 0' diameter and over 6 0' tall