Lewis & Short

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cadmī̆a (cadmē̆a, Paul. ex Fest. p. 47, 10 Müll.), ae, f., = καδμεία or καδμία,

  1. 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.
  2. II. The dross or slag formed in a furnace, Plin. 34, 10, 22. § 100 sq.; Isid. Orig. 16, 20, 12.