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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - GOODWILL CARRYING AMOUNT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$ 6,869	$ 6,879	$ 6,134
Accumulated impairment losses	(2,893)	(2,893)	(2,737)
Balance, beginning of the year	3,986	3,397
Acquisition related additions	109	631
Impairment		(157)
Translation and other	(119)	115
Balance, end of the year	3,976	3,986
Technologies & Equipment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	5,989	5,985	5,253
Accumulated impairment losses	(2,893)	(2,893)	(2,737)
Balance, beginning of the year	3,092	2,516
Acquisition related additions	109	631
Impairment		(157)
Translation and other	(105)	102
Balance, end of the year	3,096	3,092
Consumables
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	880	894	881
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0	$ 0
Balance, beginning of the year	894	881
Acquisition related additions	0	0
Impairment		0
Translation and other	(14)	13
Balance, end of the year	$ 880	$ 894

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