finalizer

noun

finalizer

noun

/ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪzɚ/ · /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪzə/

Etymology From finalize + -er.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Programming, Sciences A function that runs when an object is garbage collected, similar to a destructor.

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