cadmī̆a (cadmē̆a, Paul. ex Fest. p. 47, 10 Müll.), ae, f., = καδμεία or καδμία,
I an ore of zinc , calamine , cadmia , Plin. 34, 1, 2, § 2; 34, 10, 22, § 100; Paul. ex Fest. l. l.; Isid. Orig. 16, 20, 2 and 11.—
II The dross or slag formed in a furnace , Plin. 34, 10, 22, § 100 sq.; Isid. Orig. 16, 20, 12.