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Supplemental Balance Sheet Information - Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Construction in progress temporarily idled | $ 20.0

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