In contrast with low-temperature electrolysis, HTE of water converts more of the initial heat energy into chemical energy (hydrogen), potentially doubling efficiency to about 50%. Because some of the energy in HTE is supplied in the form of heat, less of the energy must be converted twice (from heat to electricity, and then to chemical form), and so the process is more efficient.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  reserve(Noun) The act of reserving, or keeping back; reservation; exception. 2  reserve(Noun) That which is reserved, or kept back, as for future use. 3  reserve(Noun) A natural resource known to exist but not currently exploited.
What is the 'Bank Reserve'. Bank reserves are the currency deposits that are not lent out to a bank's clients. A small fraction of the total deposits is held internally by the bank in cash vaults or deposited with the central bank. Minimum reserve requirements are established by central banks in order to ensure that the financial institutions will be able to provide clients with cash upon request. Next Up.