Restructuring and Other Charges (Income) - Other Charges (Income), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Environmental charges, net	$ 74.7	$ 66.9	$ 34.7
Gain on sale of GSS	(174.4)	0.0	0.0
Exit from Russian Operations	0.0	0.0	76.8
Currency related matters	0.0	75.2	0.0
IPR&D asset acquisition charges	0.0	13.0	0.0
Other items, net	16.5	8.8	7.7
Other charges (income), net	$ (83.2)	$ 163.9	$ 119.2

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