Etch Traps

What are ‘etch traps’ in PCB design and why are they bad?

Google is not being helpful, and I don’t know where else to look!

Thanks.

Things like right angle and acute angle bends in tracks. They can prevent free flow of etchant and cause under-etching.

The correct term to search for is “acid trap”, and I would add “PCB” to avoid reading about plumbing.

/mike

Exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks!