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# lifetime

The initial lifetime of the particle in seconds.

```
var lifetime: Float { get set }
```

## Discussion

This determines how long the particle will exist before being automatically removed
from the simulation. A value of 0 or negative means the particle will be removed
immediately or never spawn.

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