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Other Expense (Income) - Other General Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] |  |  |
Provisions for environmental matters - net | $ 23.0 | $ 176.3 | $ 15.4
Loss on sale or disposition of assets | 16.1 | 12.8 | 5.5
Total | $ 39.1 | $ 189.1 | $ 20.9

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