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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Additional Information (Detail) - Contract | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Cash equivalents maturity period, days | 90 days |
Number of contracts outstanding | 0 | 0

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