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Financial instruments - Additional Information (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |
Number of days after consumption billings are considered past due | 45 days
Minimum [Member] |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |
Duration certain foreign currencies are fixed to the dollar | 20 years

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