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In these juices it exists in a soluble state, but when its solution is heated to about 150°, it coagulates into a flocky insoluble substance.

From Elements of Agricultural Chemistry by Anderson, Thomas

If we do not add enough lime, it prevents the formation of the flocky precipitate, and, besides, more carbonate of soda is used.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 286, June 25, 1881 by Various

They have small horns like those of Morocco, and the hair long and flocky, like that of the merino.

From The Extermination of the American Bison by Hornaday, William Temple

They have small horns like the cows of Morocco, and the hair very long and flocky, like that of the merino; some are light brown, others black.

From The old Santa Fe trail The Story of a Great Highway by Buffalo Bill