gettering

[ get-er-ing ]

noun

1. the removal of residual gas from a partial vacuum by use of a getter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gettering¹

First recorded in 1920–25; getter + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Our county member, Sir Jonas Gettering, is now in a position to call the attention of Parliament to a document which will distinctly show how Her Majesty's Ministers are not only in close correspondence with the leaders of Fenianism, but that Irish rebellion receives its support and comfort from the present Cabinet.

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