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Litigation and Environmental - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 11, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 Case Plaintiff
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Stunted Growth Value | $ | $ 5 |
United States District Court Delaware |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of plaintiffs required to be dismissed |  | 290
United States District Court Delaware | Hendler Law Firm |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of plaintiffs required to be dismissed |  | 2,750
Nicaraguan |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of claimants |  | 3,592
Nicaraguan | Public Law |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of lawsuits filed | Case |  | 85

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