Restructuring And Other Related Charges (Restructuring And Other Related Charges By Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring and other related charges recorded	$ 122.7	$ 179.3
Test & Measurement
Restructuring and other related charges recorded	22.2	18.8
Environmental
Restructuring and other related charges recorded	8.0	7.5
Life Sciences & Diagnostics
Restructuring and other related charges recorded	51.5	100.9
Dental
Restructuring and other related charges recorded	9.8	28.3
Industrial Technologies
Restructuring and other related charges recorded	29.1	23.8
Other
Restructuring and other related charges recorded	$ 2.1	$ 0

- Definition

The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs incurred associated with an exit or disposal activity other than for a discontinued operations as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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