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Leases - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Lease | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Leases [Line Items] |  |
Number of leases | Lease | 2 |
Lease term | 12 months |
Finance lease obligations | $ 10.7 | $ 12.7
Buildings Machinery and Equipment |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |
Finance lease obligations | $ 10.7 | $ 12.7
Real Estate Leases | Minimum |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |
Lease renewal term | 1 year |
Real Estate Leases | Maximum |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |
Lease renewal term | 5 years |

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