What is aldol condensation? Write its mechanism.

Aldol condensation is an important organic reaction that involves the formation of a carbon–carbon bond between two molecules of aldehydes or ketones containing at least one α-hydrogen atom, in the presence of a dilute base or acid. This reaction proceeds through the formation of a β-hydroxy aldehyde or β-hydroxy _____ ___ _______ ____ ______ __________.
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