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Property, Plant and Equipment, net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life And Values [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation expense | $ 21 | $ 24 | $ 22
Real Estate Footprint Rationalization Gain (Loss) | 3 |  |
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, net | 2 | $ 4 |
Property, plant and equipment held for sale | $ 1 |  |

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