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EID Basis of Presentation (Details) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Feb. 04, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Jun. 01, 2019
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 743,458,000 |  | 748,577,000 | 748,815,000
Common Stock, Par Value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
EID [Member] |  |  |  |
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 200 |  | 200 |
Common Stock, Par Value | $ 0.30 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.30 |
Corteva [Member] | EID [Member] |  |  |  |
Ownership interest in an entity | 100.00% |  |  |

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