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Pronunciation: [kˈapəmˈiːzɒn] (IPA) 
The kappa-meson, also known as the K-meson, is a subatomic particle with a neutral or charged state. It is composed of a strange quark and an anti-up quark or vice versa. This meson was discovered in 1947 and is short-lived with a decay time of approximately 1.2 x 10^-8 seconds. The K-meson has several synonyms such as the kaon, K-particle, strange meson, and hyperon. It is an important particle in particle physics and is used in experiments to study the strong nuclear force and the properties of quarks. Its discovery and properties have contributed significantly to the understanding of the subatomic world.
