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Business Combinations and Divestitures Intangibles Acquired - D3 Technology (Details) - D3 Technology [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Customer Relationships [Member] |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets | $ 7
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 11 years
Patented Technology [Member] |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets | $ 11
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 5 years
Trade Names [Member] |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets | $ 2
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 7 years
Total acquired intangible assets [Member] |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets | $ 20

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