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Acquisitions - Acquisition-related and Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
Restructuring charges |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 2.1 | $ 6.9 | $ 18.9 | $ 29.7
DuPont Crop restructuring |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 0.8 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 29.6
DuPont | Legal and Professional Fees |  |  |  |
DuPont Crop Protection Business Acquisition |  |  |  |
Acquisition-related charges | $ 0.0 | $ 14.4 | $ 0.4 | $ 40.4

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