Anthrax Outbreak In Russia Thought To Be Result Of Thawing Permafrost. Anthrax Outbreak In Russia Thought To Be Result Of Thawing Permafrost. A family near the Siberian city of Salekhard. A heat wave is blamed for thawing a 75-year-old reindeer carcass, along with dormant spores of anthrax bacteria that infected it. A family near the Siberian city of Salekhard.
Definition of balm for English Language Learners. : 1  an oily substance that has a pleasant smell and that is used for healing, smoothing, or protecting the skin. : 2  something that gives comfort or support.
skim(Verb) to throw an object so it bounces on water (skimming stones) skim(Verb) to ricochet. skim(Verb) to read quickly, skipping some detail. skim(Verb) to scrape off; to remove (something) from a surface. skim(Verb) to carefully remove the cream that floats on top of fresh milk.