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Reportable Segments and Geographic Areas Information - Reportable Segment Financial Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |  |
Additions to property, plant and equipment from acquired business | $ 102.6 | $ 1.8 | $ 20.3

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- Definition Acquired property, plant and equipment. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration