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@ -429,19 +429,19 @@ global data structure until they are no longer needed for finalizing
other objects. other objects.
Being an element in a weak vector, a key in a hash table with weak Being an element in a weak vector, a key in a hash table with weak
keys, or a value in a hash table with weak value does not prevent an keys, or a value in a hash table with weak values does not prevent an
object from being returned by a guardian. But as long as an object object from being returned by a guardian. But as long as an object
can be returned from a guardian it will not be removed from such a can be returned from a guardian it will not be removed from such a
weak vector or hash table. In other words, a weak link does not weak vector or hash table. In other words, a weak link does not
prevent an object from being considered collectable, but being inside prevent an object from being considered collectable, but being inside
a guardian prevents a weak link from being broken. a guardian prevents a weak link from being broken.
A key in a weak key hash table can be though of as having a strong A key in a weak key hash table can be thought of as having a strong
reference to its associated value as long as the key is accessible. reference to its associated value as long as the key is accessible.
Consequently, when the key only accessible from within a guardian, the Consequently, when the key is only accessible from within a guardian,
reference from the key to the value is also considered to be coming the reference from the key to the value is also considered to be
from within a guardian. Thus, if there is no other reference to the coming from within a guardian. Thus, if there is no other reference
value, it is eligible to be returned from a guardian. to the value, it is eligible to be returned from a guardian.
@end deffn @end deffn