steely wool

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steely wool

the appearance of wool of sheep which are suffering from a nutritional deficiency of copper. The wool loses its crimp and becomes straight and stringy and the fibers have reduced strength, elasticity and stainability. Caused by a defect of keratin metabolism.

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