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## ParticleEmitter.setLifetime() method

Sets the lifetime of an emitted particle in seconds.

**Signature:**

```typescript
setLifetime(lifetime: number): void;
```

## Parameters

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Parameter


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lifetime


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number


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The lifetime of an emitted particle in seconds.


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**Returns:**

void

