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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - Derivative	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
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