cadmīa (cadmēa, Paul. ex Fest. p. 47, 10 Müll.), ae, f., = kadmei/a or kadmi/a, 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.