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Research and Development (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Dec. 01, 2016
Collaborative Arrangement Process Design and Process Development
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Reduction in R and D expenses for reimbursements from partners	$ 56	$ 56

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