| Package | Description | 
|---|---|
| java.lang.ref | 
 Provides reference-object classes, which support a limited degree of
interaction with the garbage collector. 
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| Class and Description | 
|---|
| Reference
 Abstract base class for reference objects. 
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| ReferenceQueue
 Reference queues, to which registered reference objects are appended by the
 garbage collector after the appropriate reachability changes are detected. 
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