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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Cross-Currency Swaps (Details) € in Millions, £ in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
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Cross-Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges \| $	$ 281	$ 0
Term Loan - Euro Denominated due July 2026 [Member]
Cross-Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Long-term debt	0		€ 785		$ 1,176
Cross-Currency Swaps [Member]
Cross-Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges \| $	$ 281
Cross-Currency Swap Maturing May 2022 [Member]
Cross-Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Notional amount of swap \| €			250
Cross-Currency Swap Maturing June 2024 [Member]
Cross-Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Notional amount of swap \| €			€ 1,625
Cross-Currency Swap Maturing July 2027 [Member]
Cross-Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Notional amount of swap \| £				£ 700