cadmia
From LSJ
ἐπὶ ξυροῦ γὰρ ἀκμῆς ἔχεται ἡμῖν τὰ πρήγματα → our affairs are balanced on a razor's edge, our affairs are set upon the razor's edge
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
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.
Latin > German (Georges)
cadmīa, s. cadmea.
Latin > English
cadmia cadmiae N F :: zinc oxide, calamine; dross/slag formed in a furnace (L+S)
