During solidification of an alloy when a mixture of solid and liquid metals is present, the solid-liquid mixture is referred to as which one of the following:
A)eutectic composition
B)ingot segregation
C)liquidus
D)mushy zone
E)solidus

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The term "mushy zone" refers to the region in the solidification process of an alloy where both solid and liquid phases coexist. This zone is characterized by a mixture of solid particles within a liquid matrix, resembling a mushy or semi-solid state, hence the name.

During Solidification of an Alloy When a Mixture of Solid